10 (Probably) Unknown Points of Interest in Kyoto
Coffee or Tea and Some Rest at the Bukko-ji
What is it?
The Bukko-ji Temple is located near subway station Shijo. It’s not a famous temple, despite great wooden buildings and magnificent colors on the trees in autumn that make for some pretty nice views and photos. But all in all it’s difficult to recommend going there on purpose, especially since you can’t enter the buildings.
However the temple has its own café, serving Japanese tea, coffee and Japanese traditional pasteries, all while sitting in front of low tables, on a tatami-covered floor, with the windows opening on the temple’s courtyard. So if you’re looking for a truly peaceful, Japanese break, away from the tourist spots, that’s the place to go!
Access
Just search “Bukko-ji” on Google Maps and once you’ve walked inside the courtyard from the south gate, the café is on your right.